High Acceleration Cockpit Controller Locations. Volume I. Program Summary

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Abstract:

A controller-throttle design integration program was conducted for an advanced fighter concept with direct lift, direct side force, and high acceleration maneuvering capabilities. Several controller-throttle configuration design alternatives were evaluated in a high acceleration cockpit mock-up by USAF pilots in a static simulation evaluation phase. Cockpit and controller functional capabilities were tailored to satisfy operational needs for normal flight and combat phases and were evaluated within the context of a fighter mission. Objective and subjective data including reach and vision envelopes, task performance times, and pilot preferences from paired comparison and interview questionnaires were utilized to rank the configurations evaluated. Several principal areas for future high acceleration cockpit development were defined. Author

Author(s):
Mattes, R. E. ; Asiala, C. F.
Author Organization(s):
MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT CO ST LOUIS MO
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. Jun-Dec 74
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 2, AD-A014 811.
Pagination:
0165

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MDC-A2960-VOL-1, AFFDL-TR-75-58-VOL-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-74-C-3093
Task Number(s):
619003
Project Number(s):
AF-6190
Monitor Series:
TR-75-58-VOL-1, AFFDL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COCKPITS, *FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS, *PILOT SEATS, SETTING(ADJUSTING), THROTTLING, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS, MISSION PROFILES, LOADS(FORCES), PILOTS, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, AERIAL WARFARE, JET FIGHTERS, USER NEEDS, EJECTION SEATS, VISUAL PERCEPTION, MACH NUMBER, MAN MACHINE SYSTEMS, FLIGHT MANEUVERS, FLIGHT SIMULATION, AREA COVERAGE, QUESTIONNAIRES, JOB ANALYSIS, HIGH ACCELERATION, CONTROL PANELS, INSTRUMENT PANELS, ACCELERATION TOLERANCE, EXTREMITIES, POSITIONING REACTIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft, Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems
Keyword(s):
*Reclining pilot seats, High acceleration cockpits
Report Date:
1975 May 01